MLB Off Season Thread

[ABQCOWBOY]

I wonder if this is a market adjustment or just an anomaly?

 

[RodeoJake]

The Pads have a wealth of young talent... Adding Harper could make them a very competitive team here very soon.

Petco ain't a good park for a pure power hitter. Philly has a much better nucleus to put around a Harper or Machado, who has gap power that would work better at Petco.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

Petco ain't a good park for a pure power hitter. Philly has a much better nucleus to put around a Harper or Machado, who has gap power that would work better at Petco.

Oh I agree with that take.

I just think in a very short time that the Pads & Braves will be the powers in the NL.

The Phillies kind of befuddle me... They still have a couple holes. I don't think their pitching is top-notch.

 

[RodeoJake]

Oh I agree with that take.

I just think in a very short time that the Pads & Braves will be the powers in the NL.

The Phillies kind of befuddle me... They still have a couple holes. I don't think their pitching is top-notch.

I'm not sold on the Phills pitching either, but with a star bat they could win enough to stay in contention and make pitching moves at the deadline. The Pads are on the right path. They just need to be careful with their signings.

 

[Nightman]

Petco ain't a good park for a pure power hitter. Philly has a much better nucleus to put around a Harper or Machado, who has gap power that would work better at Petco.

SD just got Machado.................. 10 years 300m with an opt out after 5 years................WOW

 

[RodeoJake]

Oh I agree with that take.

I just think in a very short time that the Pads & Braves will be the powers in the NL.

The Phillies kind of befuddle me... They still have a couple holes. I don't think their pitching is top-notch.

Machado signing with the Pads. Good signing for them.

 

[RodeoJake]

Oh I agree with that take.

I just think in a very short time that the Pads & Braves will be the powers in the NL.

The Phillies kind of befuddle me... They still have a couple holes. I don't think their pitching is top-notch.

The Pads getting Machado makes them a major force in the NL West. I can see the DBacks falling out of the race and looking to rid themselves of Greinke's contract. He could be just what the Stros need to get the pennant.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

The Pads getting Machado makes them a major force in the NL West. I can see the DBacks falling out of the race and looking to rid themselves of Greinke's contract. He could be just what the Stros need to get the pennant.

I think it's a good move also for the Padres... At least for the first half of the contract.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

Now will the Phillies drop the other hammer?

 

[RodeoJake]

Now will the Phillies drop the other hammer?

The next few days will tell. There might even be a surprise team get in on the Harper bidding. I'm glad the Stros ain't handing out crazy contracts.

 

[RoyTheHammer]

Now will the Phillies drop the other hammer?

They need to pay him whatever it takes at this point imo. Get that stupid.money out and write the check!

 

[MichaelWinicki]

They need to pay him whatever it takes at this point imo. Get that stupid.money out and write the check!

Yep, ownership said they were going to spend "stupid money"...

So back it up.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

I’m a Giants fan but I have no idea why Harper would even be considering joining SF.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

I’m a Giants fan but I have no idea why Harper would even be considering joining SF.

Agreed. It's an old team with a lot of payroll that's probably ready for a rebuild.

 

[Tabascocat]

Mets are 1-0 in PS, look out World Series!

 

[Ranched]

Oh I agree with that take. I just think in a very short time that the Pads & Braves will be the powers in the NL. The Phillies kind of befuddle me... They still have a couple holes. I don't think their pitching is top-notch.

 

[Ranched]

Mets are 1-0 in PS, look out World Series!

LOL.
Tebow was robbed today.

 

[Ranched]

The Phils remain confident that they are going to sign Harper, but the sides are nearing a crossroads in their negotiations.
The results should be in on Tuesday.

If the Phils close out a deal with Harper, it would conclude an offseason in which Philadelphia landed two All-Star outfielders in Harper & McCutchen, All-Star reliever Robertson, & Realmuto, who is widely considered the best catcher in baseball.

I'm happy to see the front office backing up what they had said after the Red Sox won the WS. "Its time to build for a championship like the Red Sox".

 

[Ranched]

Mets are 1-0 in PS, look out World Series!

This will cheer you up.

https://the300s.com

 

[RoyTheHammer]

The Phils remain confident that they are going to sign Harper, but the sides are nearing a crossroads in their negotiations.
The results should be in on Tuesday.

If the Phils close out a deal with Harper, it would conclude an offseason in which Philadelphia landed two All-Star outfielders in Harper & McCutchen, All-Star reliever Robertson, & Realmuto, who is widely considered the best catcher in baseball.

I'm happy to see the front office backing up what they had said after the Red Sox won the WS. "Its time to build for a championship like the Red Sox".

If they don't get Harper it's all for nought. Empty stadiums just like last year.

Wanna win? Wanna make money? Wanna put ***** in the seat?

Pretty simple. Pay him what he wants and let's go.